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The UK’s self storage industry has come on leaps and bounds over the last few years and its simple concept has triumphed throughout the economic downturn. The industry’s business model has enticed commercial property investors and has become a low entry option for property investors.

Over the pond in the USA, Bloomberg has named self storage investment as the best real estate investment of the past decade, stating that the industry ‘produced the best risk-adjusted return among 10 U.S. real estate investment trust indexes.’

The Bloomberg Riskless Return Ranking also stated that ‘self storage investment had the highest total return and the third-lowest volatility, for a risk-adjusted gain of 10.6%’.

UK Self Storage Market

Mirroring the success of the US market, the popularity of self storage investment is also on the rise in the UK.  An increase of online presence has helped boost enquiries and bookings from end users, with one leading UK storage company stating that 80% of all its customers check websites before making contact.

The increased awareness of storage facilities has led to a rise in demand from consumers and businesses in the UK. Gone are the days where moving house or converting a loft space meant a clear out of personal possessions.  Easily accessible storage units have enabled people to store their much-loved items in a safe and secure unit with 24 hour security.

What’s more, low cost rentals and flexible tenancies have attracted businesses in need of storage, with many larger units used as warehouses to cut overhead costs.

London-based agent, Experience International is offering a UK self storage investment opportunity where investors will secure 10 net annual average returns. Managed by a well-known and experienced Management Company, investors can enter this commercial property investment from only £11,250.

Enabling investors to secure higher returns than more traditional investments, this fully-managed opportunity will enable investors to receive a 6 year secured income with income paid quarterly in advance.
Management Company
The Management Company behind Experience International’s storage investment has worked on improving visibility and presence to enhance its target marketing campaigns. Its methods include clear branding through signage, placards, billboards, mail drops and a focused online marketing campaign.

Focusing on both consumer and business markets, the Management Company has a substantial budget to push forward sales to achieve high occupancy levels, making this a high yielding self storage investment for investors.

For more information about self storage investment contact Experience International on 0207 321 5858 or email enquiries@experience-international.co.uk.

Article provided by Self Storage Investment

Anyone who has had the pleasure of moving home will understand the stresses that such an ordeal can cause.  It is difficult trying to deal with all the packed boxes, whilst chasing up the removal van and contacting the utility companies.  In some instances it may even be that you aren’t able to move into your new home right away and so have to stay with friends or family for a week or two.  Research has shown that moving house is in fact one of the very most stressful tasks that we ever undertake and is right up there with divorce and bereavement.  Here we consider how the use of self storage can greatly help you alleviate some of the stress involved in moving home.

A short term solution

If you are faced with having to move into the home of a friend or family member the main problem that you face is lack of space.  Not only will the sleeping arrangements be problematic; it is unlikely that there will be any room to store your larger furniture items.  Rather than trying to find space for it in the spare room or garage of those close to you, it is much easier to rent some self storage on a short term basis to store all of your gear.  This way, once you do finally get the keys to your new home you aren’t faced with the task of collecting items from many properties.  This can be a real blessing when you consider having to make your way through the busy streets, before finding a suitable parking spot.  With self storage you will be provided with plenty of space to park your vehicle and load up your items.

Bridging the gap

Any house move is stressful, however those over longer distances are more so.  If you are moving more than a few miles you don’t have the option of nipping back and forth between the properties.  You are also faced with the task of having to unload after a long journey.  If you rent some self storage space near to your new property you can actually begin moving your stuff before your moving in date.  By relocating your nonessential items you can greatly reduce the amount of stuff you have to transport on moving day.  This means that you have much less to transport on moving day which reduces the chances of forgetting anything.  You then have some breathing space to organise your new home and get it reasonably tidy, before collecting the rest of your belongings from the self storage depot.